As a parent of two sons who attended Broadoaks Children's School at Whittier College -- one from…read morepreschool through 8th grade and the other from preschool through 6th grade -- I can confidently say that Broadoaks provided one of the most exceptional educational experiences our family could have hoped for. The academics were rigorous, but what made Broadoaks truly special was the way the teachers and staff inspired children to rise to those expectations with confidence and curiosity. The students were not simply sitting at desks memorizing facts. They were encouraged to move, collaborate, play, reflect, ask questions, think critically, and problem solve. Learning was active, meaningful, and individualized. I honestly did not fully appreciate just how extraordinary Broadoaks was until my sons transitioned to public high school. It quickly became clear that the skills they developed at Broadoaks far surpassed those of many of their peers. They entered high school with strong time management skills, confidence, excellent communication abilities, critical thinking skills, and the ability to independently meet and exceed classroom objectives and expectations. Broadoaks prepared them not only academically, but as capable, thoughtful, and self-directed young people. Like many small independent schools, Broadoaks was impacted by COVID and continues to work toward rebuilding enrollment and community support. Unlike public schools, they do not have the same funding resources, which makes community support even more important. If you are looking for a school that truly values individualized education, nurtures intellectual curiosity, and develops confident, capable learners, Broadoaks is the place. In my opinion, Broadoaks represents the standard all schools should strive for.

Prospective families should be aware that the Executive Director does not operate in true…read morepartnership with parents. When concerns are raised, communication is handled in a dismissive manner rather than through collaboration or dialogue. Parent input is acknowledged superficially, key points are bypassed, and agreements made at the classroom level are not upheld at the executive level. After receiving an assessment that did not accurately reflect our child's abilities (completed less than two months into enrollment), we raised concerns about the lack of context, narrative, and communication. The teachers acknowledged the assessment was not an accurate reflection of her capabilities and agreed it should be updated to reflect her short acclimation period and current capabilities. However, when this was escalated to the Executive Director, those agreements were disregarded. Rather than updating the assessment as discussed, leadership insisted on singling out a child instead of correcting an administrative misstep. Requests to simply revise the original assessment with accurate context were dismissed. When we expressed concern about the long-term academic implications of having an inaccurate student record, we were dismissed. The Executive Director superficially acknowledged our concerns, and reasonable requests were met with inflexibility rather than problem-solving. A school's culture is shaped from the top. If families are leaving, leadership may want to reflect on how parent advocacy is received and addressed.

I am a PICKY parent...lol. I searched and searched for a school that I would love, and after 6+…read moreschools, I found Carden of Whittier! It was important for me that my child was NOT another number, but an individual, with an identity. That my family would be known on a first name basis, and that her school would truly be " a home away form home"! Academics had to be strong, class size had to be small, campus had to be clean and in a nice area. Carden met all of these needs. Carden has helped me raise my daughter into a strong, intelligent young lady. She is more than prepared for her academic future! She carries herself with pride, can communicate well and has huge aspirations for her future..I know this school has a lot to do with all of the above! Thank you Carden!

My two girls currently attend Carden Academy and we love our school!! I strongly believe that the…read moreschool provides my children with a quality enriched education as well as a safe and nurturing environment. My oldest who is currently in the 4th grade has been attending since the 1st grade. Both of my girls love going to school and they are both excelling academically and socially. If you are looking for an excellent academic program as well as a safe environment Carden might be the school for your child.

used to go here and it was kinda a good experience. some of the staff we're nice and some of the…read morestaff we're mean. Overall it's still a good school!

Very good school, good communication between parents teachers and students. My kids are motivated…read moreand excited about attending class everyday!

I can't find the words to describe this middle school. It is absolutely amazing. Clean, Fun and…read moresafe. Yearbook club and Asb are amazing and the sports are fun too. Check it out and I recommend sending your child here.

This is the most awesome middle school ever! We had so many cholos and cholas. It was like damned…read moreif picked on their PE team, damned if you weren't. Either way, 5th period PE always sucked because it was consistently hot as balls by the time we got out there. And I had 5th period both years ... I mean who likes to go through puberty so early? But once upon a rainy 5th period PE, my teacher selected me, Sadeer and Diahnna to go out and collect the soccer cones off the field. As good little robots, we agreed. The rest of the class remained inside a classroom on the other side of campus. It was cold and we were drenched ... AND we all had to go pee. We waited outside the locker room and then looked at each other. Sadeer: Who has the key? Diahnna: I don't. Me: I don't either. Sadeer: Sh*t, we have to go get it. Who wants to go? Me: I don't know but hurry up! I've got to go pee. Diahnna: So do I. Sadeer: Shhhhhhh .... hahaha. Ok, ok shhhhh .... Me: SHUT UP SADEER! GO GET THE KEY. Sadeer: Ok, ok. I'll go get it. (5 minutes later after being in the rain and getting COMPLETELY wet.) Sadeer: Ok, I've got the key. Shhhhhh ... hahaha. Shhhhhh .... Diahnna & Me (jumping up and down to hold it in): Hurry up!! We got to pee! Sadeer: Well, geez. So do I! Just relax. Shhhhh .... hahahaha. Don't go pee in your pants now ... Me thinking to myself as Sadeer unlocks the door: Sh*t. Too Late. So the other girls flee to the bathroom and I just stroll because guess what? ... no more urgency. After that incident, I wrapped my jacket around my pants and inconspicuously walk to the classroom where we joined the rest of the PE(e) class. All I could think was for once, THANK GOD IT'S 5TH PERIOD. One more class to go. After I got up from my 5th period seat ... I remember thinking "wow! I didn't know wooden seats soaked up that pee smell so well." But guess what? Any kind of embarrassment went away after I got home ... only because my mom knew how to express the exact words of comfort. Me: Mommy ... I peed in my pants today. Mommy: That's ok ... everyone does it.

Staff very friendly and communication beter me as a parent and my son teachers are very good so…read moremany platforms for us to communicated with each other and rhe Aeries portal is the best way to keep inform.

I can speak to their Health Academy at this s hook. It is a truly amazing program that works to…read moreprepare students for an occupation in the Health Field. It is a strong program with good community support. The students who attend the program secure spots of employment and higher education. The faculty truly care about the students and the desire for them to be successful.

My family, friends and I attended one final event at Bishop Amat High School, my youngest…read moredaughter's graduation. The school did a FANTASTIC job of organizing this huge event and everything went smoothly. The entire ceremony was slightly over one hour for the graduating 241 senior class. The seats were comfortable, the view and PA system were perfect and all employees and volunteers alike did an AMAZING and thankless job for a GREAT event. Thank you Bishop Amat High School for a wonderful, fun, memorable and amazing four years

Bishop Amat High School, is a special place. The sense of family, a shared rich history and pride,…read moreare of the few qualities that make Amat one-of-a-kind place, in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley. Thank you and God Bless!

oh okay i to get my hair cut and i to get it off the top story and get some stuff to get it out and…read moreget some money from me my friend is doing something else for me so yeah i to do something like this for me and then i'll get on my mind if you don't wanna do that it would do like that one thing and then you have a question about it and you then you have a lot to say about me you know me too and i the truth and you say you something

I'm a student here at el rancho high school and I don't like this school because of the teacher…read moremainly these 2 teachers who are Mr. Matthew Sanchez and Ms. Collene Valle and the reason for that is Mr Sanchez he sucks at teaching he rushed through everything and it hard for us to actually understand the work and for Ms Valle she records and takes pictures of us students trying to be sneaky and she never got permission from us students or parents nor had us sign anything about her recording or taking pictures of us which makes me and others uncomfortable